John Deere 2025r or Kubota lx2610

[Green Acres Homestead]

Looking at buying either the John Deere 2025r or the Kubota Lx2610. Any insight?

 

[plastikosmd]

I would lean towards the dealer in the area that was the most responsive/reliable

 

[Green Acres Homestead]

I would lean towards the dealer in the area that was the most responsive/reliable

One dealer is suffering growing pains. That's the kubota and the other is new. Guess both tractors are great machines. Thanks for your insight.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I think both units would be good. I think the idea that the dealer is the deciding factor is the right idea. Can you tour both? Look at parts and service departments?

 

[IH3444]

https://www.kioti.com/find-a-dealer/

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[oldballs]

The specs on the Kubota LX2610 out rank the specs of the JD2025 in all cateories as I compare them. One category is the three range transmission. Don't know about the price comparison....nor the dealer support....especially in the shop/service mechanics.

New units seldom need servicing beyond routine maintenace which one can DIY. In my experienc, the older MomPop dealers were the best. But that's a thing of the past now I beieve.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[oldnslo]

Have sat on and operated both? Sometimes that makes the decision for you since one just fits better than the other.

 

[Paystar]

I'm a Kubota guy (or used to be before I fell in love with antique tractors) but anyway, I tried a B2650/LX2610 and the hydro transmission whine in that cab would be unbearable to me.
That alone would make me jump up to the Grand L series.

I've never tried a Deere. Wonder if they are quieter?

 

[dodge man]

I’ve owned a 2025r for three and a half years now. I have about 370 hours on it and I like it. I would agree the Kubota out specs the JD, it looks like a slightly bigger tractor and the loader has a little more power. JD makes a 2032r and a 2038r which would out spec the Kubota but they cost quite a bit more. Some people don’t like the treadle pedal on Kubotas but I always got along with it fine.

I owned a Kubota before the JD I own now. Both make great tractors, have a great parts network and dealer network. I’d go with which ever one you like better and has a price you can live with.

 

[Paystar]

I’ve owned a 2025r for three and a half years now. I have about 370 hours on it and I like it. I would agree the Kubota out specs the JD, it looks like a slightly bigger tractor and the loader has a little more power. JD makes a 2032r and a 2038r which would out spec the Kubota but they cost quite a bit more. Some people don’t like the treadle pedal on Kubotas but I always got along with it fine.

I owned a Kubota before the JD I own now. Both make great tractors, have a great parts network and dealer network. I’d go with which ever one you like better and has a price you can live with.

Kubota released a new LX with up to 40 horsepower now but I haven't seen much talk of them, nor are they even on the Kubota Canada web site.
They have been on the US site since spring though.

Deere and Kubota remind me of Cat and Komatsu wheel loaders. For every size Cat makes, other than the 994, Komatsu has a half model that is just a bit bigger and more powerful so you can't compare them directly, LOL

 

[Paystar]

Scratch that.....they got the 994 beat too, LOL
I forgot they bought the Letourneau wheel loader line.

WE2350 wheel loader | Komatsu

 

[oldnslo]

And it used to be you could use CAT parts in some instances to repair a Komatsu and vice versa. No clue on the newer models though.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I’ve owned a 2025r for three and a half years now. I have about 370 hours on it and I like it. I would agree the Kubota out specs the JD, it looks like a slightly bigger tractor and the loader has a little more power. JD makes a 2032r and a 2038r which would out spec the Kubota but they cost quite a bit more. Some people don’t like the treadle pedal on Kubotas but I always got along with it fine.

I owned a Kubota before the JD I own now. Both make great tractors, have a great parts network and dealer network. I’d go with which ever one you like better and has a price you can live with.

Question regarding the 2-speed hydro. Have you found that having only the 2 ranges has been negative in any way? Just curious.

 

[jeff9366]

Question regarding the 2-speed hydro. Have you found that having only the 2 ranges has been negative in any way? Just curious.

What is the value of 3 range HST vs. 2 range?

Hi all, I'm very close to my first tractor purchase ever and it's become a choice between the Kubota B2601 and the Kioti CK2510. Both will be equipped with loader, backhoe, and grapple. I'm on 3 acres of hilly land, half of which is heavily wooded and unlikely ever to be fully cleared although...

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[Green Acres Homestead]

The specs on the Kubota LX2610 out rank the specs of the JD2025 in all cateories as I compare them. One category is the three range transmission. Don't know about the price comparison....nor the dealer support....especially in the shop/service mechanics.

New units seldom need servicing beyond routine maintenace which one can DIY. In my experienc, the older MomPop dealers were the best. But that's a thing of the past now I beieve.

Cheers,
Mike

Thanks for looking at that. Yes the three range tranny is a big seller. I am trading an kubota l4740 and it had a 3 speed. Love it and think I would miss it. Yep specs out better than the 2025. I heard the lx2510 has a lot of tranny whine and lunges ahead but I since heard they had that fixed.

 

[Green Acres Homestead]

The specs on the Kubota LX2610 out rank the specs of the JD2025 in all cateories as I compare them. One category is the three range transmission. Don't know about the price comparison....nor the dealer support....especially in the shop/service mechanics.

New units seldom need servicing beyond routine maintenace which one can DIY. In my experienc, the older MomPop dealers were the best. But that's a thing of the past now I beieve.

Cheers,
Mike

Kubota dealer here is family owned but has growing pain. They were in business for a lot of years but there sales went from 100 to 300 units a year and they can’t keep up. They built a huge garage and hired more machanic but is taking awhile to get them up to speed.

 

[KennyG]

There is no simple answer to the 2 range/3 range question. In both cases the ranges overlap and you have a full range of operation. We've had Kubota users say they need three ranges because they can't mow in high range, but I always mow in high with my 2 range JD. Some people think the more ranges, the less need to shift, but the 2 range tractors seem to have greater speed range in each gear. I've never felt there was a problem with my tractor. There is a lot of engineering that goes into these tractors and I would guess each one has the transmission it needs.

 

[Green Acres Homestead]

I'm a Kubota guy (or used to be before I fell in love with antique tractors) but anyway, I tried a B2650/LX2610 and the hydro transmission whine in that cab would be unbearable to me.
That alone would make me jump up to the Grand L series.

I've never tried a Deere. Wonder if they are quieter?

I have an L4740 which I bought new in 2010. I love it but it has 4000 and now has to be split for a seal repair and will cost over $6000. Now it needs new tires and I suppose a pump in a couple of years. I’m thinking it is time to trade and buy another.

But I moved and I can’t seem to get work to justify buying a new L series. Big money for me here in canada.

I can’t stand that noise of a pump that sounds like it is going to let go at any moment. Takes all the fun out of working it.

 

[gstrom99]

Treadle vs dual hydro pedals? I like the JD, myself.

 

[dodge man]

Question regarding the 2-speed hydro. Have you found that having only the 2 ranges has been negative in any way? Just curious.

My previous tractor was a Kubota BX which is also a 2 range tractor. I can’t say if I miss a three range since I’ve never owned one. There are some times I start out in high range and I hear hydro whine that wouldn’t be there in a lower range. That might be a place a third middle range would help. I’m sure there are other times I switch between high and low where if I had a middle range I might use it. In general I’d say I don’t think a 2 range hurts your use of a tractor but maybe you shift a little more.